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A Real-World Observational Study of Intratumoral H101 Oncolytic Adenovirus Combined With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Advanced Metastatic Breast Cancer

An observational study in Breast Cancer (Locally Advanced or Metastatic), sponsored by Jie Yuan,MD. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-30.

Sponsored by Jie Yuan,MD · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
15
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This prospective, single-center, open-label, real-world observational study plans to enroll 10-15 patients with advanced (Stage IV) breast cancer who have failed multiple prior therapies [aged 18-75, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status Clinical Classification(ECOG) 0-2, with measurable and injectable lesions]. It aims to preliminarily evaluate the antitumor activity, safety, and immune-microenvironment modulation of intratumoral H101(Recombinant Human Adenovirus Type 5 Injection) oncolytic virus combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in real-world practice. The regimen is determined by physicians based on clinical status and multidisciplinary input, but follows a standardized framework: 2- to 3-week cycles; H101 injected on day 1 (dose stratified by lesion size), with ICI infusion started 7±2 days later, for 4 planned cycles. Paired tumor biopsies (when feasible) and peripheral blood are collected at baseline and after 4 cycles for single-cell RNA sequencing and immune profiling, focusing on changes in T lymphocyte (T), Natural Killer cell (NK), dendritic, and macrophage subsets and correlating with clinical outcomes. Primary endpoints include adverse events (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0(CTCAE v5.0)), objective response and local control rates (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1(RECIST 1.1)), 4-cycle completion, and toxicity-related discontinuation. Secondary endpoints include disease control rate, progression-free survival (Kaplan-Meier), and dynamic immune changes. First radiological assessment occurs at 6-8 weeks post-treatment, then every 3 months until progression, loss to follow-up, or 1 year. If re-biopsy is unsafe, only peripheral blood may be collected without protocol violation. Comprehensive follow-up, data confidentiality, and missing-data handling are in place to ensure scientific validity and participant protection.

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This study is a prospective, single-center, open-label, real-world observational clinical study that plans to enroll 10 to 15 patients with advanced (Stage IV) breast cancer who have failed multiple lines of prior therapy (aged 18-75 years, with ECOG performance status 0-2, and with measurable and injectable tumor lesions). It aims to preliminarily explore the antitumor activity, safety, and impact on the tumor immune microenvironment of intratumoral H101 oncolytic virus injection combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in a real-world clinical setting. The study does not interfere with routine clinical decisions; the specific combination regimen (H101 intratumoral injection plus an anti-PD-1 or anti-CTLA-4 antibody) is determined by the attending physician based on the patient's condition, prior treatments, and multidisciplinary team recommendations. However, to ensure consistent observation, a standardized treatment framework is established: each cycle lasts 2-3 weeks; on day 1 of each cycle, H101 is injected intratumorally (dose stratified by lesion size according to the package insert, e.g., 5×10¹¹ VP per session with divided injections), and intravenous ICI infusion is started 7±2 days after the first injection, with a planned total of 4 cycles. To analyze biological changes before and after treatment, the study includes a systematic sampling plan: at baseline and after completion of 4 cycles, we attempt to re-biopsy the same accessible lesion whenever possible and also collect peripheral blood. These paired samples will be used for single-cell RNA sequencing and immune microenvironment analysis, focusing on changes in the composition, functional status, and differentially expressed genes of key immune cell subsets (T cells, NK cells, dendritic cells, macrophages), and correlating these changes with clinical efficacy indicators. For efficacy and safety evaluation, the primary endpoints include the incidence and severity of treatment-related adverse events (assessed by CTCAE v5.0), objective response rate and local lesion control rate (by RECIST 1.1), as well as feasibility and tolerability measured by the 4-cycle completion rate and the rate of treatment discontinuation due to toxicity. Secondary endpoints include disease control rate, progression-free survival (estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method for median survival time), and the paired dynamic changes in the above immune microenvironment markers from baseline to post-treatment. For follow-up and data collection, the first radiographic efficacy evaluation is performed 6-8 weeks after treatment completion, and then every 3 months thereafter until disease progression, loss to follow-up, or 1 year. In consideration of real-world operational practicality, if the injected lesion markedly shrinks, becomes necrotic, or cannot be safely re-biopsied after treatment, only peripheral blood samples may be collected without being considered a protocol violation. Comprehensive follow-up management, data confidentiality, and missing data handling measures are also in place to maximize the scientific rigor of the study and safeguard the rights and safety of participants.

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Conditions studied

  • Breast Cancer (Locally Advanced or Metastatic)

Keywords

  • H101 oncolytic virus
  • immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • advanced metastatic breast cancer
  • tumor immune microenvironment
  • intratumoral injection
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

This study will enroll 15 patients with advanced metastatic breast cancer presenting with multiple metastases, who have failed multiple prior lines of systemic therapy, and are aged 18 to 75 years. Subjects will be primarily recruited from the patient population at Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital. All eligible subjects must meet all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18 to 75 years, both genders;
  • Pathologically confirmed breast cancer (Stage IV);
  • Disease progression after at least one line of standard systemic therapy;
  • ECOG performance status 0-2;
  • Intolerant to or refusal of standard chemotherapy;
  • At least one radiologically measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 criteria;
  • At least one lesion amenable to puncture/injection (i.e., accessible for intratumoral injection);
  • Estimated life expectancy ≥3 months;
  • Adequate major organ function as defined by the following laboratory values:Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5×10⁹/L,Platelet count (PLT) ≥100×10⁹/L,Hemoglobin (Hb) ≥90 g/L,Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5× upper limit of normal (ULN),Serum creatinine (Cr) ≤1.5× ULN;
  • Signed informed consent form;
  • Agreement to provide tumor tissue samples and peripheral blood samples before and after treatment for research purposes.。

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known allergy to H101 formulation, PD-1 inhibitors, or any of their excipients ;
  • Lymphocyte count \<0.5×10⁹/L;
  • Severe infection, active infection (particularly HBV, HCV, HIV), or severely immunocompromised status;
  • Presence of lesions that cannot be safely punctured/injected;
  • Prior treatment with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with grade ≥3 immune-related adverse events that have not resolved;
  • Concurrent active malignancy other than breast cancer (except for those cured for >5 years with no evidence of recurrence);
  • Uncontrolled brain metastases;
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding wome;
  • Psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or poor compliance that may interfere with study participation and completion;
  • Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal failure;
  • Long-term immunosuppressive therapy;
  • Uncontrolled active autoimmune disease.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
15 participants (estimated)
Target follow-up
1 Year
Patient registry
Yes
Biospecimen retention
Samples with dna

Groups and cohorts

  • Treatment group

    H101 (Recombinant Human Adenovirus Type 5 Injection)+Anti-Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 Antibody(Anti-PD-1 antibody) ± Anti-Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated Protein 4 Antibody(anti-CTLA-4 antibody) H101 (Recombinant Human Adenovirus Type 5 Injection) Route of administration: Intratumoral injection Dose: Stratified dosing according to lesion size, using the dose specified in the package insert and the dose based on prior clinical experience (multipoint injection) Frequency: Once per cycle Treatment course: 2-3 weeks per cycle, for a total of 4 cycles Anti-PD-1 antibody ± anti-CTLA-4 antibody Initiation time: 7 ± 2 days after the first H101 injection Administration schedule: Once per cycle

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of Adverse Events

    Metric/method of measurement : Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0

    Time frame: From first dose of study treatment through 30 days after the last dose (up to approximately 8-12 weeks)

  2. Objective Response Rate

    Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1

    Time frame: 6-8 weeks after the end of treatment (after completion of 4 treatment cycles)

  3. Local Control Rate

    According to clinical and radiological assessment

    Time frame: Baseline and every 3 months up to 1 year after the end of treatment

  4. Treatment Feasibility

    Measured by completion rate and adherence rate

    Time frame: During the treatment period (up to 4 cycles, each cycle 2-3 weeks)

  5. Tolerability of the study drug in participants

    Tolerability will be assessed by the incidence, severity, and relatedness of TEAEs, and the proportion of participants who discontinue treatment due to TEAEs.

    Time frame: From first dose of study treatment through 30 days after the last dose (up to approximately 8-12 weeks)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Disease Control Rate

    Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, version 1.1(RECIST 1.1 )

    Time frame: Baseline and up to approximately 6 months (including 6-8 weeks after the end of treatment)

  2. Progression-Free Survival

    According to clinical and radiological assessment

    Time frame: From first dose of study treatment until disease progression per RECIST v1.1 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first (up to approximately 2 years)

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital
    Guangdong, Foshan, China
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Publications

  • Lin J, Lin Z, Zhang H, et al.Recombinant human adenovirus type 5 (H101) combined with anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody in patients with advanced melanoma after immunotherapy failure.J Clin Oncol. 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting Abstract.DOI:10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.e21505.
  • Zhang J, Zhang Q, Liu Z, Wang J, Shi F, Su J, Wang T, Wang F. Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Human Adenovirus Type 5 (H101) in Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Gynecologic Malignancies: A Retrospective Study. Front Oncol. 2022 Apr 28;12:877155. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.877155. eCollection 2022. PubMed 35574359 ↗
  • Zhang Q, Zhang J, Liu Z, Wang J, Wang F, Wang T, Shi F, Su J, Zhao Y. Recombinant Human Adenovirus Type 5 (H101) Intra-Tumor Therapy in Patients with Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer: Genomic Profiling Relating to Clinical Efficacy. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2023 Nov 27;17:3507-3522. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S429180. eCollection 2023. PubMed 38046281 ↗
  • Zhao Q, Xiao M, Ma J, Fu C, Gao Q, Bi Y. Reverse resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor in a patient with recurrent cardia cancer by intratumoral injection of recombinant human adenovirus type 5: a case report and literature review. Front Oncol. 2024 Nov 11;14:1465664. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1465664. eCollection 2024. PubMed 39588306 ↗
  • Duan C, Liu X. Recombinant human adenovirus type 5 administration for the treatment of malignant ascites or pleural effusion in cancer patients: a meta-analysis. Front Oncol. 2025 Sep 17;15:1592995. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1592995. eCollection 2025. PubMed 41040530 ↗
  • Wang ZM, Li MK, Yang QL, Duan SX, Lou XY, Yang XY, Liu Y, Zhong YW, Qiao Y, Wang ZS, Sun L, Qian F. Recombinant human adenovirus type 5 promotes anti-tumor immunity via inducing pyroptosis in tumor endothelial cells. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2024 Dec;45(12):2646-2656. doi: 10.1038/s41401-024-01349-x. Epub 2024 Jul 19. PubMed 39030309 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — No, Individual Participant Data (IPD) will not be shared.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07850869
Lead sponsor
Jie Yuan,MD
Responsible party
Jie Yuan,MD (Associate Chief Physician, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital) — Sponsor-investigator
First posted
Sep 30, 2026
Start date
Sep 9, 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Feb 29, 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Feb 29, 2028 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 30, 2026

Study contacts

Jie Yuan, Doctoral degree
Contact
candlewjy@163.com
+86 13016007353
Jie Yuan
Contact
0757-82778323

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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